Retirement Plan Features to Consider Pruning
Some features make administration unnecessarily difficult, while others could derail participants’ retirement readiness.
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Components of Annuity Pricing
The costs of annuities depends on the type and the amount of flexibility.
Survey Findings
Mergers and acquisitions have reshaped the retirement plan industry—and our 2019 DC Best in Class Providers list.
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Mechanics of DB Plan QDROs Differ From Those for DC Plans
There are different paths for getting the right benefits to the right people when a plan participant divorces.
Supreme Court Declines to Review Question About Dudenhoeffer Pleading Standards
A former employee of SunEdison Semiconductor LLC claimed that the 8th Circuit “discarded the core lesson of Dudenhoeffer and imposed...
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Consider the More Conservative Investments Pre-Retirees Should Hold
With potentially lower future returns and low interest rates, plan sponsors should reexamine plan investments to help participants with retirement...
DCIIA and SPARK Collaborate on Cybersecurity and More
“The industry has realized that by working together on cybersecurity issues, we are stronger than if we remain in our...
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OneAmerica Enhances Web Design for Group Annuity Platform
The company says the design change allows it to shift its focus to holistically examine the user experience as it...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Transamerica Increases Client Engagement Team for Mega/Large Plans; Mercer Adds Investments and Retirement Business Leader; Segal Acquires Public-Sector Implementation Services...
Prudential Investment Management Fined for Inaccurate Investment Information
The firm has consented to a FINRA censure and a fine, based on allegations that it provided inaccurate expense and...
State of Membership Organizations/Industry Associations Retirement Plans
A look at the setup and features of these plans may offer a clue about how open MEPs sanctioned by...
Few Retirees Receiving Income from the Three-Legged Stool
Only 6.8% receive income through Social Security, a defined benefit (DB) plan or a defined contribution (DC) plan, the NIRS...
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DC Recordkeeping: The High Cost of Low Fees
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The Savings Hierarchy
Participants must take stock of their options, to maximize savings.
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On Their Own Terms
Plan design can be rejiggered to better engage Millennials.
Investment Focus
HSA Investment Options
A valuable way to grow savings for health care expenses.
Wellness Strategies
The Employer Component
Sponsors have various options for contributing to employee wellness.
Executive Summary
Low Interest Rates—The Downside
How the current environment could hurt participants.
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